Drupi
Giampiero Anelli, known by his stage name Drupi, is a celebrated Italian pop-rock singer born on August 10, 1947, in Pavia, Italy. Before rising to fame, Drupi worked as a plumber and enjoyed fishing as a hobby. His musical journey began as the lead singer of the band "Le Calamite" (The Magnets). His breakthrough came when songwriters Luigi Albertelli and Enrico Riccardi discovered him, leading to his participation in the 1973 Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Vado via." Although the song finished last in the competition, it achieved international success, reaching number 17 on the UK charts in January 1974, and marked the start of his solo career.
Drupi's musical style is rooted in rhythm and blues, but he gained widespread popularity with several pop and soft rock hits. His 1974 song "Piccola e fragile" topped the Italian charts, and he won the Festivalbar in 1975 with "Due." Drupi has returned to the Sanremo Music Festival multiple times, securing third place in 1982 with "Soli."
Over his extensive career, Drupi has released twenty albums and sold 15 million records worldwide. He has toured extensively across Europe, Russia, America, and Canada. Beyond music, Drupi is also known for his volunteer work in clown therapy, bringing joy to hospitalized children. He is married to Dorina Dato and continues to be an influential figure in Italian music. His stage name, Drupi, is inspired by the cartoon character Droopy by Tex Avery.
App
